Let the kids make every part of these adorable witch finger cookies. I found the recipe on the detoxinista web site. They are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally colored without using artificial coloring. I am sure the cookies would look more like witch fingers with knuckles and wrinkles if I had made them but I […]
3-D Cardboard Haunted Houses
October 23, 2024 Leave a Comment
I found this cute 3-D cardboard haunted house idea from Studio Rosie Creations. Studio Rosie has an Etsy shop to buy the digital template for the house for merely $2. But I helped my Nanny Kids cut out their own houses from cardboard found in their recycling bin to make their own haunted houses. I […]
Jack-O-Lantern Carving Kits
October 20, 2024 Leave a Comment
Kids love the annual tradition of carving Jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. To make a jack-o’-lantern, the top of a pumpkin is cut off to form a lid, the inside flesh is scooped out, and an image of a face is carved out of the rind exposing the hollow interior. A light source, traditionally a candle flame,’ […]
“Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White and Craft
October 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
It’s pumpkin season! I used an orange marker to make dashes on orange paper for the kids to practice using their scissor skills. Then, we made little pumpkins with the orange strips of paper. Be sure to read “Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White with the children while they make this craft. In this heartwarming classic […]
Frankenstein Sun Catcher
October 16, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is an easy Frankenstein Sun Catcher to make with the kids. Click here to see how to make Jack-o-Lanterns and Ghost Sun Catchers as well. I prefer using self-adhesive laminating sheets rather than contact paper, which is more flimsy, to make this adorable Halloween sun catcher. You Will Need: Black Construction Paper Green Tissue […]
Favorite Eco-Friendly Bamboo Toothbrushes for Kids
October 13, 2024 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love My Nanny Family is very passionate about reducing their plastic usage in their home. Over 99% of the toothbrushes used are made of plastic. Toothbrushes are replaced on average every two to three months. FIVE TRILLION pieces of plastic currently pollute the oceans. Every year we continue to add to the pollution […]
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
October 11, 2024 1 Comment
While carving Jack-o-lanterns with the children in your care save the pumpkin seeds to toast. To make separating the pulp from the seeds a bit easier, add them to a medium sized bowl. Fill the bowl with warm water and rub the seeds together in the palm of your hands to remove the stringy flesh. […]
Watercolor Tape Resist Spider Webs
October 9, 2024 Leave a Comment
Making watercolor spider webs after reading children’s books about spiders and spider webs is a fun, non-scary project to do with children as Halloween approaches. Try reading, “Mrs. Spider’s Beautiful Web” by Beverly Randell and “Spiders” by Gail Gibbons to help the child learn about how amazing spiders can be, how beautiful webs are, and […]
Textured Sensory Calm Stickers
October 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
Textured Sensory Calm Stickers or Strips are the go-to choice for all ages and educational settings. Textured Sensory Calm Stickers or Strips are a perfect discreet visual and sensory alternative to fidget toys when they are too bulky and distracting for children with anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) like skin […]
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